It's been a hot minute since we've seen a mountain hardtail from the fine folks at Ibis. Its previous frame the Tranny had some unique features for sure, but if you've been mountain biking for any amount of time, you've probably realized that things are constantly evolving and each year brings new standards, geometry, and other technology. Ibis hasn't forgotten the fun, simplicity, and value of a hardtail, so the DV9 GX Eagle Complete Mountain Bike shouldn't have come at a surprise to us. What did was just how damn versatile the machine is and how much value it packs. The crafty folks at Ibis meticulously dialed-in every detail and geometry number to create a 29-inch hardtail that can slay technical trails one weekend and compete in a cross-country marathon the next. Rip blistering fast XC loops at the mid-week series and hit up a new riding local with your buddies, all on the same bike. As with other bikes in the Ibis lineup, you'll appreciate its incredibly lightweight performance, super-agile feel, and thoughtful details throughout. The DV9 started as the brainchild of Ibis' CEO Hans Heim wanting to create a frame for his daughter Lili. Lili is in high-school, an active racer, and she has to buy her own bikes, so it needed the rolling benefits of 29-inch wheels, and be affordable and versatile out of necessity as well. Ibis hooks up the DV9 with modern features, such as internal dropper post routing, a tapered head tube, Boost rear axle spacing, and an in-house favorite, a creak-free threaded bottom bracket. The big story with the DV9 is its ability to be competitive on the race course as well as a capable trail bike when you just want to have fun. This is afforded by its progressive, slack geometry and clearance for up to 29x2. 6-inch tires. Of course, the carbon construction keeps things light and stiff (the frame comes in at 1210g) and since it lacks any damping at the rear end, you'll appreciate the vibration cancellation afforded by the composite layup a...

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